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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,126.71 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,126.71 and 663.86 is: 991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,126.71 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,126.71 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,126.71 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 747,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,980.52/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.87

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